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Penhaligon's · Sold as unisex
Eau de Verveine
The crisp morning air in a bustling city park where the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers intermix with the distant hum of urban life.
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Eau de VerveinePremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessL'Homme Sport · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched by Penhaligon's in 1949, Eau de Verveine was crafted by Michael Pickthall and David Ruskin to capture the essence of an invigorating citrus aromatic blend. The composition opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, balanced by the green freshness of petitgrain and clary sage. As it develops, coriander and clove add a subtle warmth that contrasts beautifully with the coolness of lavender and Virginia cedar. This fragrance is neither too sweet nor overpowering; instead, it offers a fresh yet grounded aromatic experience.
Apply two sprays to ensure the citrus top notes are well-distributed. The fresh spicy and woody base will develop over time, so this fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when it can maintain its invigorating freshness.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Verveine, Penhaligon's
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Michael Pickthall
Michael Pickthall was a senior perfumer at IFF before he and his brother Terence left to found Contemporary Perfumers Ltd (CPL) in 1971, which grew into the largest privately owned fragrance house in the UK.
Co-created with David Ruskin
Designer Penhaligon's
More from the house · founded 1869 · United Kingdom
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 18%.